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The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro typically offers higher graphics performance, which is ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, due to its more powerful graphics hardware compared to the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro. However, if these tasks are not a priority, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a more cost-effective solution with adequate performance for general use and most engineering applications. If budget is a constraint and your usage does not heavily depend on the highest possible graphics performance, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro may better suit your needs while providing a good balance of performance and value. On the other hand, if you need maximum graphics capabilities and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is the better option. Both models will have similar build quality, battery life, and portability, as they come from the same product line. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a panel with high resolution and brightness, which makes text and images clear and easy to read for general use and detailed work involved in engineering and design. It also covers a wide color gamut, delivering accurate colors crucial for professionals in engineering and design fields where precise color representation is essential. However, its lower refresh rate hinders gaming and 3D applications that rely on smooth motion, making it less suitable for fast-paced interactive environments where quick screen updates are critical.
Cost
$1,365
$1,179
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,365 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a powerful AMD CPU and a high-end Nvidia GPU, which are suitable for demanding tasks, and it has a decent screen with good color coverage. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i brings in a higher amount of RAM, which aids in multitasking and potentially more demanding workloads, and slightly better screen brightness and color accuracy, beneficial for tasks where visual precision is key.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.6
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate is optimized for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, delivering fast and fluid graphics. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, although slightly less powerful in the GPU department with its Nvidia RTX 4060, still performs very well in gaming and 3D scenarios, supported by the same high screen refresh rate and quality. Both CPUs are capable, but the emphasis on the GPU strength and screen characteristics makes them especially suitable for such intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, along with 16 GB of RAM, provide powerful performance needed for engineering and design tasks; its high-quality IPS screen ensures crisp and accurate visual representation. Similarly, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i features an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU with a significant 32 GB of RAM and a comparably high-quality IPS display, enhancing multitasking and complex design work, though it has a slightly less powerful GPU. Both models offer good portability and solid keyboard quality, although their size and weight may not be ideal for frequent travel, and both maintain reasonable operating noise levels, suitable for professional environments.
Content Creation
7.9
8.2
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6
8.0
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
3.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,365 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Intel i7-13700HX | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 4070 (140 W) | RTX 4060 (140 W) | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | RGB | RGB | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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